The only story I have about Berman actually comes from a friend who worked in another department. He said he was deliver a fax into a talent production meeting to Berman. When he walked in Berman started doing play-by-play of the the intern making his way through the room. He said that was one of the highlights of his internship.

I think it may have to due with him being around so long. The longer someone works with you, the more opportunities they have to rub you the wrong way. And since he has been a top employee for so long, it is hard for anyone to second guess him or tell him no